A Wake (2019)

Sometimes the right path is a circle.

A Wake (2019) poster

The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.

Director: Scott Boswell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tim Halo
Cinematography: Evan Weidenkeller
Editing: Matt Hale
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood

Keywords

grave, melancholy, gay theme, complicated

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Wake about?
The children in a religious family clash with their parents as they prepare for the wake of their brother, Mitchel. Teenage Mason desperately tries to reach his lost identical twin through spiritual means. Precocious preteen Molly meticulously organizes the event expecting everything to go exactly as planned. Megan, their older sister, returns home after a long absence, no longer interested in repressing the truth. Their Baptist grandmother and parents attempt to maintain normalcy when an unexpected stranger, Jameson, arrives -- forcing the family to face secrets and lies around Mitchel's death.
Who directed A Wake?
A Wake was directed by Scott Boswell.
Who stars in A Wake?
A Wake stars Noah Urrea, Kolton Stewart, Sofia Rosinsky, Megan Trout, Bettina Devin, Emilie Talbot.
How long is A Wake?
A Wake has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is A Wake?
A Wake is a Drama film.
What are the themes of A Wake?
The themes of A Wake include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.